Look What’s on the Frame!

I’ve got a really fun project on the longarm this week, compliments of Mary Kerr. This is for an upcoming book of Mary’s, but you’ll have to wait to see the whole quilt until the book is published, so sorry!! These blocks can be shown though! Mary has such a knack with taking old blocks and repurposing them with other parts and pieces. Check out her other books here on her website. https://www.marywkerr.com/ They are all fabulous with loads of ideas on what to do with vintage quilts, embroidered linens, tops, blocks, etc.

This was the beginning of a block. I did a small bit of ditch stitching to stabilize the center and used the Kelly Bean ruler to make the ‘rays’ in the yellow and also to stitch around the center. FYI, that circle center is stitched in, not appliqued!! Whoa, I know!!!

I’ll continue with lots of ditch stitching and ruler work for a few days, then I’ve got an idea for that pink background. We’ll see how that goes, maybe next week I can share that!

I did a quick video this morning with rulers on one of the blocks. Have a great day and I hope you’ll try ruler work, on your domestic or longarm machine, it’s super fun!
kris Barlow
August 6, 2020
Super fun. Love your ruler work and love the colors!
Kelly
August 10, 2020
Thanks Kris!
Elizabeth Adler
August 6, 2020
This looks like so much fun! Can’t wait to see more!
Eileen
August 6, 2020
Just received your rulers and I cant wait to finish my quilt top to use them. Your work is beautiful and I love your videos, you make it look so easy.
Kelly
August 10, 2020
Hi Elizabeth, enjoy them!!
Millie Sargent
August 7, 2020
Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy watching you quilt. You make it look so easy.
Kelly
August 10, 2020
Thanks for following, Millie!! I guess it’s hours and years of practice! 😉